Andaman & Nicobar Islands · boat
Pilot Reef
Shipping-channel approach, Swaraj Dweep
12.05150°N, 92.99120°E
A broad, photogenic reef just off the channel, known for a resident leopard-shark family, marble rays and a wall of phantom bannerfish. High vis in season. A Continental favourite between training sites and the offshore trinity.
- Depth
- 8–25 m
- Vis
- 12–40 m
- Current
- mild
- Health
- Unscored
Typical 16 m
27–30 °C
mild surge
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- Geo (surface approx.)
- 12.05150°N, 92.99120°E
- Entry / access
- boat
- Difficulty
- beginner
Surface approximation near the channel entrance north-west of Havelock.
10–15 minute boat from Beach No. 2. Large flat reef; mooring. Suitable for confident Open Water divers.
Open Water
Hazards
- moderate · Channel traffic
Near the shipping lane; surface at the boat.
- low · Sand blow
Leopard sharks rest on sand — do not silt them out.
Marine life
Typical: leopard shark, phantom bannerfish, marble ray, reef fish
Seasonal: vis spikes to 30–40 m in peak season
Resident leopard-shark family and a famous bannerfish wall
Durable site rating
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What it was like today
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5 Aug 2026, 10:50 am IST · Continental Scuba · operator-verified
Quiet midweek. 22 m vis, almost no surge. Good site for a second dive.
- Vis
- 22 m
- Temp
- 28 °C
- Life / reef
- 3 / 3
- Crowd
- 2 / 5
mild
none surge
Verified report axes
Felt difficulty 2/5
Condition reports
What it was like
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1 verified report · avg vis 22 m · 28 °C · crowding 2/5
- Life
- 3
- Reef
- 3
- Diff.
- 2
5 Aug 2026, 10:50 am IST · Continental Scuba · operator-verified
Quiet midweek. 22 m vis, almost no surge. Good site for a second dive.
vis 22 m · mild current · 28 °C · crowding 2/5
life 3/5 · reef 3/5 · difficulty 2/5
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